The Sailor's Whipping

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Animation To photograph this animation, large diameter cord was used and only a few turns were applied. When tied with normal whipping twine, many more turns are used.

Uses: The Sailor's Whipping (ABOK # 3443, p 546) is probably regarded as the classic simple whipping. It can be tied with no needle and when tied tightly provides a very satisfactory, neat end to a rope. With a little practice, and the appropriate size of whipping twine, the appearance is of a cylinder of stacked turns and the ends are invisible.

Techniques: There are several variations of this whipping:

• Using a Bight for the Finish: The second half of the whipping can be wrapped round a bight formed with the first short end. The final end is then inserted into this bight which is then pulled through.
• Round Turns Between the Ends: After the first end is securely contained by 8 - 10 turns and trimmed, several turns are often laid before the final end is wrapped in. This has the effect of separating the exit points for the ends and makes it easier to conceal them.